As Seong-Min’s party faced off against the flaming bear, the previously quiet chat erupted with excitement.

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[Wow, it’s finally the boss fight.]
[The boss here is a bear?]
[ㄴㄴ It’s random. But if it’s the bear, it’s probably the toughest.]
[I looked away for a second, and we’re already at the boss?]

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-‘UnificationofKorea’ donated 1,000 won.
-‘jeremyecoca’ donated 3 dollars.

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The Catfolk Hunter, overwhelmed by the bear’s massive, intimidating frame, stuttered nervously.

“F-f-flaming bear… what should we do? Should we run?”

Just before the bear’s cold, menacing eyes sank completely, Seong-Min spoke to his companions.

“I’ll handle the bear alone.”

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[Whoa, look at the confidence.]
[Insane. Is he really going to solo it? Usually, you need your party to draw aggro.]
[This guy seems legit.]

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-‘GangnamBuildingOwner’ donated 60,000 won.
-‘BenzOwner’ donated 1,000 won.
-‘phyzz1x’ donated 3 dollars.

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Unaware of the donations flooding in, Seong-Min also didn’t realize a bounty had been placed on his bear hunt.

“Please take care of the other contaminants,” he added.

As soon as Seong-Min locked eyes with the flaming bear, it fell silent, leaning its head forward slightly.

Noticing this, Seong-Min’s lips curled into a faint smile.

‘It’s coming.’

Like the saying “barking dogs don’t bite,” animals such as bears often displayed specific behaviors before launching an attack.

The way the bear dipped its head slightly was a prelude to its hunting instinct.

And with Seong-Min’s wealth of battle experience, there was no way he wouldn’t recognize that.

‘Come on.’

The moment the flaming bear lunged at him, Seong-Min dashed forward to meet it head-on.

The bear, smashing through everything in its path, charged directly at him.

‘Dodge it.’

The flaming bear swung its massive paw with terrifying force.

Seong-Min narrowly avoided the swipe by diving to the side.

Although the bear’s attacks were clumsy, their sheer power was undeniable.

As he steadied himself against a tree, the bear launched another attack. Seong-Min responded by using the Black Tortoise’s Leap Technique to propel himself upward into the air.

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Black Tortoise’s Leap Technique: A dazzling, acrobatic kicking technique, part of Kabbalah’s secret arts, rivaling the raw power of the White Tiger’s Fist. It allows the user to leap into the air by kicking against empty space.

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As Seong-Min launched himself into the air with a series of graceful kicks, the bear’s claws smashed into the tree behind him, toppling it in one swift blow.

While the bear, like a bulldozer, obliterated the tree, it momentarily lost track of Seong-Min. At that moment, a sharp, precise kick struck the bear’s flank.

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A 2-star gong-powered kick.

The impact caused the bear to stumble, sliding nearly two meters back.

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[Whoa, incredible! What kind of kick is that?]
[He’s insanely good.]
[ㄷㄷ I’ve been watching, and this guy didn’t clear this far for no reason. His skills are top-tier.]

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-‘3rrrd’ donated 20 dollars.
-‘ScreamGM’ donated 8 pounds.

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The bear looked momentarily bewildered.

To have been struck and pushed back by a mere human—it was something it couldn’t comprehend.

Meanwhile, Seong-Min exuded calm confidence.

‘Every time I use it, I’m reminded that out of Kabbalah’s four secret techniques, the Black Tortoise’s Leap Technique is the best for close combat. White Tiger’s Fist is good too, but in terms of flair and power, the leap technique is unbeatable.’

With a smirk, Seong-Min charged forward and delivered a spinning kick to the bear’s side.

The impact created a loud shockwave, distorting the surrounding air. Empowered by 2-star gong, the bear’s massive body slid back embarrassingly far.

Could such devastating power really come from a human’s slender leg?

The bear, which had initially seen Seong-Min as easy prey, found itself stunned as it absorbed yet another blow.

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[ㄷㄷ The bear can’t even counter.]
[Is this real? Soloing the flaming bear without getting hit?]
[Still, he needs to be careful. This is a boss, after all.]
[He’s incredible.]

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‘Don’t give it a chance to recover. Press it hard and finish it off in one go.’

The more the bear allowed itself to be hit, the more relentless Seong-Min became, giving the beast no opportunity to counter.

This was skill.

As the relentless assault continued, Seong-Min aimed for the bear’s forehead and unleashed his Outlaw’s Fist.

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For a brief moment, the flaming bear thought the human it faced was far too audacious.

Taking a direct hit to its forehead, the bear’s features contorted with rage as it hastily gathered its strength.

What followed was a Furious Charge.

A hallmark ability of the flaming bear, it allowed the creature to bulldoze through anything in its path, ignoring any status effects.

Even with a direct hit from a 2-star gong-powered punch, the bear barreled forward, swiping its paw at Seong-Min as it closed the gap.

With no other option, Seong-Min leapt to the side, barely avoiding the bear’s charge.

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[Oh, the bear’s fighting back!]
[Flaming bears are terrifying. If you get hit by one of those swipes, it’s instant death, right?]
[One wrong move, and you’re toast.]
[ㄷㄷ My heart’s racing.]

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The bear’s rampage left destruction in its wake as it turned its massive body to chase after Seong-Min again.

The forest tyrant, smashing through anything that stood in its way, gave Seong-Min a brief moment of panic.

‘This crazy bear… doesn’t it ever get tired?’

The most daunting aspect of the flaming bear was its monstrous endurance and durability.

Normally, after a rampage like that, a creature would be exhausted and gasping for breath. However…

As Seong-Min and the forest’s tyrant, the flaming bear, clashed, the chat filled with awe and tension.

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[The bear keeps pushing, but this guy dodging all that? Insane.]
[His physical control is godlike. Beyond heavenly, it’s interstellar at this point.]
[Seriously, I didn’t know his skill level was this crazy.]

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-‘JamsilBigSpenderNoona’ donated 200,000 won.
-‘QinDynasty’ donated 1,000 yuan.

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[Whoa, 200,000 won!]
[This is wild. Even the side chat is going nuts now.]

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The flaming bear showed no signs of stopping. Its relentless attacks made it seem as though cooldowns didn’t exist for it.

Seong-Min continued to dodge each strike by a hair’s breadth, scanning for someone amidst the chaos.

It wasn’t his two companions, who were busy fighting off the swarm of contaminants.

No, he was searching for his divine beast, the crow.

‘You better help out by now! I even fed you that special meal earlier!’

At that moment, the flaming bear’s fierce charge came to an abrupt halt, as if frozen in place.

The divine beast crow, which had been observing passively, finally stepped in to earn its keep. Using its demonic gaze, it immobilized the bear, exploiting the mana boost it had received from the earlier mana-infused meal.

Seong-Min didn’t miss this opportunity, surging forward into the bear’s vulnerable zone.

‘Perfect timing!’

His clenched fist slammed into the bear’s solar plexus.

Boom!

A sharp, resonant impact echoed across the battlefield. Following it, a gong-powered kick spun through the air and landed squarely on the bear’s jaw.

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[Oh, he’s countering now!]
[The god crow came through!]
[Divine Beast Crow: Master, I’ve earned my meal. Please prepare an even better one next time.]
[For what he fed it, that’s the least it should do!]

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Having gained the upper hand, Seong-Min ramped up the assault, unleashing a relentless flurry of blows. Even the bear’s robust endurance began to falter under the onslaught.

To the bear, this human was no longer prey.

This was a predator even greater than itself.

Instinct screamed at the bear to flee.

But the divine beast crow’s eye power kept it pinned, leaving it no chance to act.

Meanwhile, Seong-Min’s eyes gleamed with a lethal determination.

‘This has to end here! Its resilience means I can’t afford to waste time.’

If the Overmind that controlled the forest’s contaminants had been this easy to kill, the Moon Rabbit wouldn’t have made its trial so challenging.

Even the Moon Rabbit knew that defeating the Overmind, ruler of the contaminated forest, was nearly impossible under normal circumstances.

Thus, Seong-Min showed no mercy, unleashing blow after blow on the massive bear.

He was determined to reduce it to pulp.

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-Used Outlaw’s Fist.
–Black Tortoise’s Leap Technique hits successfully. Lucky! Critical damage inflicted.

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The repeated punches, powered by 2-star gong energy, crushed the bear’s jaw entirely.

From a distance, Bell Gibson caught sight of Seong-Min ruthlessly pummeling the bear.

What he saw was not human.

A mere man couldn’t defeat the forest’s apex predator, the tyrant of the woods.

Bell Gibson, awestruck by the unbelievable sight, found himself speechless, his mouth slightly agape.

‘Is… that even possible?’

He quickly turned his attention back to his own battle, preparing to face a charging Selrob. But suddenly, the wounded Selrob abandoned its pursuit of Bell Gibson and sprinted toward the fight between Seong-Min and the flaming bear.

It was clear that the Overmind, sensing danger, had issued a call for reinforcements.

Seeing the Selrob bolt past him, Bell Gibson hurled his mace with precision.

‘I won’t let you go!’

The spinning mace struck the Selrob in the stomach, sending it tumbling to the ground as green ichor spilled from its ruptured body.

As Bell Gibson downed the Selrob, he turned to face a Dire Wolf charging toward him.

‘Not a chance!’

He swung his blood-soaked mace, crushing the Dire Wolf’s skull in a single blow. Then, without hesitation, he rushed toward Seong-Min.

‘I have to help him!’

Fortunately, by the time Bell Gibson arrived, the flaming bear had already drawn its last breath.

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–Defeated the Tyrant of the Contaminated Forest.
-All contaminants under its command enter a temporary state of panic.
-Gained experience points.
-Level up! Current player level: 16.
–Acquired special reward: Heart of the Tyrant.

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